SCB-Sport combat obesity: myth or truth

During the last 30 years, many countries have declared war against obesity. The reason for such an action is two-fold: to keep the population healthy and to prevent economic loss caused by obesity-accompanied diseases. One of the most popular indices of obesity is body mass index (BMI). However, recently, several novel indices have emerged that are more suitable for the prediction of obesity-associated diseases. Advertising campaigns targeting obese subjects promote sport as the most suitable means of decreasing body mass. However, because advertising is very often prepared by laymen, it does not delve into the details and nuances of training loads associated with any sport activity. Withdrawal of such important information can not only lead to a lack of progress in fat tissue reduction, but also often leads to an increase in body mass associated with an increased volume of fat tissue. This review is devoted to analysis of body mass indices and aerobic training load, resulting in a decrease in fat tissue. We will also discuss the use of hormones employed to decrease fat tissue. The latter has become very popular among recreative sportsmen. In addition, we will discuss maximal aerobic capacity and its relationship with heart pulse, specific exercises that lead to reduction in fat tissue, and optional hormonal therapy used in the process of weight loss.

Author(s): Igor Z. Zubrzycki

Abstract | Full-Text | PDF

Share This Article